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For The Record

Dave Your Duke Sholin, Rick Bisceglia

Booking Overview

This music-industry interview show focuses on the history and inner workings of the record business, featuring candid conversations with established artists, major-label executives, radio programmers, and other behind-the-scenes industry leaders. Credible pitches include veteran recording artists, senior music executives, influential programmers, and experts who shaped chart measurement, promotion, or artist development; booking difficulty is high because guests typically have substantial industry prominence and landmark career achievements.

Metrics

Episodes: 10

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

fortherecordwithdaveandrick@gmail.com

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Host

Dave Your Duke Sholin - Renowned radio programmer and record executive with extensive experience in the music industry.

Rick Bisceglia - Veteran record executive with extensive experience in music promotion and the record business.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established recording artists, senior record-label executives, influential radio programmers, charting experts, and other music-business leaders with firsthand knowledge of major industry developments.
Required Achievements:  
Leading major record labels or music companies, Launching successful artists and multi-platinum records, Receiving major industry recognition or Hall of Fame honors, Creating influential radio formats or programming strategies, Shaping chart measurement, promotion, or music-business practices

Recent Guest Discussions

Don Ienner - Launching Record Labels And Artists, Leadership, Hit-making Strategy, And Working With Clive Davis.

Huey Lewis - The 1980s And 1990s Music Industry, Developing Major Hits, And Life After A Serious Diagnosis.

Michael Ellis - The Evolution Of The Billboard Hot 100, BDS, Soundscan, Airplay Measurement, Sales Data, And Music Programming.

Scott Shannon - Radio Programming, Launching Z100 New York, Career Development, And The Reinvention Of Radio Formats.

Recent Topics

Music Industry, Record Labels, Music History, Artist Careers, Music Promotion

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
For The Record
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The Story of New York’s ’60s Music Scene

September 16, 2026

In this episode, music critic, author and former A&R executive Mitchell Cohen joins Dave Sholin and Rick Bisceglia to revisit the remarkable music that emerged from New York City during the 1960s. Drawing from his book, Wake Me, Shake Me: New York City, the ’60s and the Pop-Rock Youthquake, Cohen explores how artists including Dion, the Lovin’ Spoonful, the Young Rascals, the Blues Project and Laura Nyro helped shape an era filled with hit records and constant experimentation. He also...

Steve Azar: The Stories That Shaped Him

August 18, 2026

In this episode, singer-songwriter Steve Azar joins Dave Sholin and Rick Bisceglia to reflect on a career shaped by hit records, unexpected turns, and his deep connection to Mississippi. Azar shares the unlikely story behind “I Don’t Have to Be Me (‘Til Monday),” how Morgan Freeman became part of the “Waitin’ on Joe” music video, and why he walked away from Nashville when his career seemed to be hitting its stride. He also reflects on returning home, writing “One Mississippi,” and finding new...

Donny Opens Up in His First Interview in Years

July 31, 2026

In this episode, legendary music executive Don Ienner joins Dave Sholin and Rick Bisceglia to reflect on his remarkable career, which began at CAM Productions. He and his brother Jimmy later launched Millennium Records. From there, Don helped transform Arista Records into one of the hottest labels in the industry before eventually leading Sony Music as Chairman and CEO. Don shares the strategies behind launching multiple artists, the leadership philosophy that produced decades of hit records,...

Frequently asked questions

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For The Record
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How do I get in touch with For The Record?

For The Record is hosted by Dave Your Duke Sholin and Rick Bisceglia. Its publicly listed email is fortherecordwithdaveandrick@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for For The Record?

The publicly listed email for For The Record: fortherecordwithdaveandrick@gmail.com.

How many listeners does For The Record have?

Podseeker estimates For The Record reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for For The Record?

For The Record typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established recording artists, senior record-label executives, influential radio programmers, charting experts, and other music-business leaders with firsthand knowledge of major industry developments. Common among recent guests: Leading major record labels or music companies; Launching successful artists and multi-platinum records; Receiving major industry recognition or Hall of Fame honors. Recent guests include Don Ienner, Huey Lewis, and Michael Ellis.

How hard is it to get booked on For The Record?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does For The Record cover?

Recent episodes cover Music Industry, Record Labels, Music History, Artist Careers, and Music Promotion. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

fortherecordwithdaveandrick@gmail.com

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